The Krka River abounds in different types of aquatic habitats thanks to the differences in the speed of the water flow.

In the upper part of the river, the current is stronger, while downstream the river slows down, creating lake-like areas, mixing at the end with sea water.

There are two target habitat types, the Tufa Barriers of the Karst Rivers of the Dinarides (Natura 32A0), and Watercourses with Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation (Natura 3260), within which a very important species was recognised, creeping marshwort (Apium repens).

Wet and marshy grasslands have developed on the banks of the river, which hide various species of buttercups, such as the strictly protected greater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua), the target species of Dalmatian squill (Chouardia litardierei), the critically endangered (CR) slough grass (Beckmannia eruciformis), and other important species.

The swamp vegetation is formed by tall sedges, which are followed by reeds, characterizing a community of the common sedges and reeds (Scirpo-Phragmitetum mediterraneum). In deeper, slowly flowing, or stagnant parts of the river, communities of waterplants develop, such as the white water lily (Nymphaea alba) and the yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea).

Also important is the find of the strictly protected multiseeded starfruit (Damasonium polyspermum) within the priority habitat type of Mediterranean temporary ponds (Natura 3170*).

In addition to the mentioned species, we also find many other endangered, strictly protected, and endemic species in these valuable habitats.

 

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